Knee
Dr. John Akins, MD
Dr. John Akins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mountian View, Arkansas. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Akins has performed 33 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #36 in Arkansas.
In Arkansas, Dr. Akins performs below average in knee (33 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Akins's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 33 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Akins holds additional credentials in Neurological Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Akins is the only orthopedic surgeon in Mountian View represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Akins extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 33 in the most recent data, a 200% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Akins's 33 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Akins Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Contact & Location
Mountian View, AR 72560
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Akins's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 200% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 33 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Akins
How does Dr. Akins's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Akins has performed 33 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arkansas average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Akins ranks #55 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Akins perform?
Dr. Akins's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 33 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Akins's practice located?
Dr. Akins practices in Mountian View, Arkansas. The office is located at 2110 East Main Street, Mountian View, AR 72560. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Akins for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Akins represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Akins's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 33 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Akins's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Akins's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 33 in the most recent data, a 200% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 51 procedures in 2021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Akins affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Akins is affiliated with Stone County Medical Center, White River Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Akins practices?
Stone County Medical Center (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); White River Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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